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Pope Leo XIV Names John Jairo Gomez as Laredo's New Bishop-Elect After Tamayo Resigns

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo and appointed Reverend John Jairo Gomez, currently the vicar general of the Diocese of Tyler, as bishop-elect of Laredo. Gomez, a Colombian-born priest ordained in 2009, has held multiple clerical and diocesan leadership roles, including judicial vicar and vicar general, and his appointment was announced May 1, 2026.

via usccb|

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Bishop Strickland Removed from US Diocese Leadership

Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from his position as the head of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, following an apostolic visitation. The visitation, conducted by two US bishops, recommended that Bishop Strickland resign, but he declined. As a result, the Pope decided to remove him and appointed Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin as the apostolic administrator of the diocese.

via Vatican News - English|

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